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Nils Anderssen
Location: Drammen, Norway Joined: 08 Dec 2005
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C. Gadda:
Im not shure which of the pdf. versions you have, but if you dont have the original version you should download it here:
http://stud.imma.dk/deltahak/nils.anderssen/norskesverd.htm
(just right click on the heading, save as)
Its the 120 mb version with a high resolution (higher dpi than the original printed in), you can clearly see the collour dots from the print.
There are no english version of the book, only norwegian and a russian one.
I know Elling from this forum has made a english translation on the axe part of the book, some day i might include that in the pdf.
Offcourse, having a digital version of the book is by far not as mutch fun as having it standing in your bookshelf 
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Dan Dickinson
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I'm looking for Middelalderens Tveæggede Sværd by Ada Bruhn Hoffmeyer
Dan
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C. Gadda
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| Nils Anderssen wrote: | C. Gadda:
Im not shure which of the pdf. versions you have, but if you dont have the original version you should download it here:
http://stud.imma.dk/deltahak/nils.anderssen/norskesverd.htm
(just right click on the heading, save as)
Its the 120 mb version with a high resolution (higher dpi than the original printed in), you can clearly see the collour dots from the print.
There are no english version of the book, only norwegian and a russian one.
I know Elling from this forum has made a english translation on the axe part of the book, some day i might include that in the pdf.
Offcourse, having a digital version of the book is by far not as mutch fun as having it standing in your bookshelf |
Thanks for the link, but I had already downloaded this awhile back.
There is a Russian translation of this? Is it just on the web or was it actually published?
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C. Gadda
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| Russ Thomas wrote: | Hi Folks,
David, I will be sure to do so. Inge and I do talk on the phone from time to time, so I'll be sure to pass your greetings on ! He is indeed a great guy ! 
C.Gadda wrote:
"Sort of. A partial translation is available online. I have in mind something that is more complete with quality pix."
The bookshop that I mentioned in Stavanger turns up quite a lot of books by Petersen, and others, including the 'De Norske Vikingesverd', from time to time, and it is not that expensive. I'll post the address as soon as I can get hold of it.
Regards,
Russ |
Do post this address when you get a chance. I would not mind a copy... indeed, after years of looking for it I had given up, thinking the book to be a myth like Lovecraft's "Necronomicon"
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Søren Niedziella
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Joined: 02 Oct 2003
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| Posted: Wed 23 Apr, 2008 1:19 am Post subject: Middelalderens tveæggede sværd |
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Hi Dan,
You can find it on www.antikvariat.net. At the moment there are two copies to be found there - both from Ruuds Antikvariat (in Norway). They are USD 195 and USD 152.
Best wishes,
Søren
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Russ Thomas
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Hi Folks,
Hopefully, some people are getting some good and helpful information here on items that they are after. 
I am extremely happy at the moment as I have just got hold of a copy of 'The Armour of Galiot de Genouilhac', by Stephen V. Grancsay. One of 500 copies published in 1937. I do already have a copy of this book, but the new one is signed which makes a great book even more desirable !
However, I was wondering if anybody knows where there might be a copy of 'Medieval Arms and Armour', by francesco Rossi available ? It is one of the more basic books that I have been after, but have never found. If anybody knows the wherabouts of a copy I would be grateful.
Regards,
Russ
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero !
http://www.living-history.no
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Sean Smith
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The two big ones on my list are William Tyre's History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea and History of the Expedition to Jerusalem (the second one I have seen through ILL). The second is far more within my reach, requiring only a substantial outlay to the publisher.
Oh, and hopefully finding a set of Nicolle's A&A of the Crusading Era that isn't $150.
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Russ Ellis
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This is a good thread, it inspired me to finally pull the trigger on a copy of Knives and Scabbards, and I'm eyeing a copy of Sheaths and Scabbards in England as well. One thing I'm wondering though, is there some secret squirrel type place where you all are digging up these titles that you are willing to admit to. I can't seem to find a copy of Armi Bianche Italiane for love or money. I know about Abebooks etc, but was just wondering. Of course if you don't want to give away your book hunting secrets I totally understand.
TRITONWORKS Custom Scabbards
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Russ Thomas
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| Posted: Wed 23 Apr, 2008 11:46 am Post subject: books,.........what are you after....? |
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Hi Russ
Well, seeing as you put it so nicely.....as just between you and me, don't tell anybody else !  ...my secret source is:
www.bookfinder.com
I have managed to source a few titles from them that I have been stumped on.
However, I have a friend / customer in Germany , and he has found some quite rare and obscure titles that I have asked him about. I had been trying to get a copy of '2500 years of European helmets', by Howard M.Curtis, for ages but couldn't find a copy anywhere...he found a copy in Berlin within two hours !
Apart from Abebooks, there is both Amazon.com and www.Amazon.co.uk. Another good source can be Alibris books.
Happy hunting......and don't tell anybody about 'bookfinder' will you!
Regards,
Russ[url]
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero !
http://www.living-history.no
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Russ Thomas
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| Sean Smith wrote: |
Oh, and hopefully finding a set of Nicolle's A&A of the Crusading Era that isn't $150. |
Sean,
I can't help you with that one, but if you are interested Postscript books in England have 'A Companion to Arms and Armour', also edited by David Nicolle for just £10 ! Normally this is about £40, though some dealers have been selling them a bit cheaper lately.
www.psbooks.co.uk
Hope that this is of some interest.
Regards,
Russ
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero !
http://www.living-history.no
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Russ Ellis
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| Posted: Wed 23 Apr, 2008 1:28 pm Post subject: Re: books,.........what are you after....? |
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| Russ Thomas wrote: | Hi Russ
Well, seeing as you put it so nicely.....as just between you and me, don't tell anybody else ! ...my secret source is:
www.bookfinder.com
I have managed to source a few titles from them that I have been stumped on.
However, I have a friend / customer in Germany , and he has found some quite rare and obscure titles that I have asked him about. I had been trying to get a copy of '2500 years of European helmets', by Howard M.Curtis, for ages but couldn't find a copy anywhere...he found a copy in Berlin within two hours !
Apart from Abebooks, there is both Amazon.com and www.Amazon.co.uk. Another good source can be Alibris books.
Happy hunting......and don't tell anybody about 'bookfinder' will you!
Regards,
Russ[url] |
Excellent! I'll just keep it between us Russes... Thanks!
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Chad Arnow
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| Russ Ellis wrote: | | This is a good thread, it inspired me to finally pull the trigger on a copy of Knives and Scabbards, and I'm eyeing a copy of Sheaths and Scabbards in England as well. One thing I'm wondering though, is there some secret squirrel type place where you all are digging up these titles that you are willing to admit to. I can't seem to find a copy of Armi Bianche Italiane for love or money. I know about Abebooks etc, but was just wondering. Of course if you don't want to give away your book hunting secrets I totally understand. |
There's no secret, really. It's usually just a matter of hunting early and often:
myArmoury Marketplace: found Armi Bianche, the Mann/Trapp/Scalini Churburg set, Swords and Daggers from the Tower of London, Armour from the Tower of London. These were all from the same seller and all great deals. Stuff does occasionally turn up here.
eBay: I've found some good stuff there. I've been outbid many, many times but persistance does pay off. Lots of interesting stuff has come through the pages of eBay. I've been able to snag some great deals.
Bookfinder.com: Has feeds from the listings of Amazon, Alibris, Abe Books, and many more.
www.Antikmakler.de: Can be tough to decipher a German-language site, but I've found some good stuff there. Shipping can be pricey from Germany to the US, so order more than one book to save.
http://www.kentrotman.com/. Lots of reprints of old stuff, plus a good selection of out of print items. Their website is not always up-to-date, though, so an item showing there may not still be available. It's a UK-based business, so be prepared for currency exchange sticker shock.
http://clang.adkinssoftware.com/book%2001.html . Found some good stuff here, too. Russ Thomas, he has the Rossi book.
ChadA
http://chadarnow.com/
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Russ Ellis
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| Chad Arnow wrote: |
There's no secret, really. It's usually just a matter of hunting early and often:
myArmoury Marketplace: found Armi Bianche, the Mann/Trapp/Scalini Churburg set, Swords and Daggers from the Tower of London, Armour from the Tower of London. These were all from the same seller and all great deals. Stuff does occasionally turn up here.
eBay: I've found some good stuff there. I've been outbid many, many times but persistance does pay off. Lots of interesting stuff has come through the pages of eBay. I've been able to snag some great deals.
Bookfinder.com: Has feeds from the listings of Amazon, Alibris, Abe Books, and many more.
www.Antikmakler.de: Can be tough to decipher a German-language site, but I've found some good stuff there. Shipping can be pricey from Germany to the US, so order more than one book to save.
http://www.kentrotman.com/. Lots of reprints of old stuff, plus a good selection of out of print items. Their website is not always up-to-date, though, so an item showing there may not still be available. It's a UK-based business, so be prepared for currency exchange sticker shock.
http://clang.adkinssoftware.com/book%2001.html . Found some good stuff here, too. Russ Thomas, he has the Rossi book. |
Thanks for the insights Chad!
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Russ Thomas
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Hi folks,
Thanks for the heads up Chad, I will check that out !
For this month my book buying budget is spent, but hey, isn't it nearly May !
Regards,
Russ
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero !
http://www.living-history.no
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David Huggins
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| Posted: Tue 29 Apr, 2008 9:25 am Post subject: Books...what are you most after and why? |
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Hee hee..I use Ken Trotman occasionally as well! Caliver Books are also handy, Google the name.
Try also 'Literary Cat Books' here in the U.K. too. A history specialist store covering a wide range of historical topics including Military ,Maritime and weaponry. www.literarycatbooks.com
Also a useful resource for historical subjects are Oxbow Books and Blackwell Books, sorry I don't have their web address but if you Goggle the names they will come up.
Best
Dave
and he who stands and sheds blood with us, shall be as a brother.
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Russ Thomas
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Prospect books are also good for an assortment of good books on weapons and armour , both new and secondhand:
www.gunbooks.co.uk
Don' be deceived by the name!
Russ
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero !
http://www.living-history.no
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Don Stanko
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Since we are on the topic of book resources, this one is one of my favorites:
www.heritagemp.com
They have hard to find books as well as obscure articles on Arms & Armour.
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Russ Ellis
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Doug Strong
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I own a load of armour books including all the Boccia books and many rare ones. What i do not own is Laking's A RECORD OF EUROPEAN ARMOUR AND ARMS THROUGH SEVEN CENTURIES
Anyone have a set they want to trade for the boxed Scalini/Trapp& Mann Churburg books? I have a spare set.
Dr. Douglas W. Strong
http://talbotsfineaccessories.com/
http://armourresearchsociety.org
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Russ Thomas
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Hi folks,
I have spoken with my contact in Stavanger, and he informed me that though he couldn't remember the name of the bookshop in Stavanger off hand, he did say that it too was a member of www.antikvariat.net.. He also said that Petersen had written several books on finds from the viking era. Apart from the book on swords, there is a book on Viking jewellery, and another on camp equipment. He thought that there was a fourth book, but wasn't certain. So happy hunting.........
Regards,
Russ
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero !
http://www.living-history.no
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